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Ziemba Announces New Album The Braid: Hear “The Pleasure Seekers”

  • Ziemba announces new album The Braid, out 2 October.
  • Shares single "The Pleasure Seekers" as second preview.
  • First album since 2020's True Romantic; written while working as a reporter.

Musician René Kladzyk, who records as Ziemba, has announced a new album titled The Braid, due out this autumn as her first full-length since 2020's True Romantic. Alongside the announcement she has shared "The Pleasure Seekers", the album's opening track, as the second single following March's "The Perfect…

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Rachel Chinouriri Is ‘One Song Away From Crying’ and Just Weeks Away From Her New Album

  • Rachel Chinouriri announces second album, out 16 October
  • New single "One Song Away From Crying" leads the release
  • She'll play intimate shows across the UK, Europe, US and Australia

British singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri has announced her second studio album, "I Think I Spoke Too Soon," due for release on 16 October. The news arrives alongside her new single "One Song Away From Crying," which she describes as capturing the moment on a night out when someone knows…

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Jorsshh, Elena Sofía, El Shadow & More Emerging Latin Artists on Our Radar

  • Billboard's July 2026 list spotlights rising Latin music artists.
  • Songwriter Jorsshh releases debut album after writing hits for others.
  • Teen artists Elena Sofía and Miranda León also featured.

Billboard's monthly "On the Radar Latin" feature highlights emerging artists across the genre who have yet to break into the mainstream but are catching editors' attention. The July 2026 edition, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, spotlights performers discovered through social media, industry networking and live…

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Carly Pearce Reflects on Creating “I Hope You’re Happy Now” With Country Music Heavyweight

  • Carly Pearce wanted Luke Combs, not Lee Brice, on original duet
  • Combs dropped out over scheduling; Brice's version topped charts
  • Pearce and Combs finally performed it together in London in 2025

Country singer Carly Pearce has revealed that her 2018 hit "I Hope You're Happy Now" was originally written with Luke Combs in mind as her duet partner, though Lee Brice ultimately recorded the song with her. Pearce explained that she approached Combs after admiring his voice on a…

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Women’s Country Chart Sweep Is Unlike Any Before, Thanks to Ella Langley, Taylor Swift & Stella Lefty

  • Women hold all top five Hot Country Songs spots for a record seventh week.
  • Ella Langley has three of the five hits, including chart-topper "Choosin' Texas".
  • Reverses a 2024 stretch of 23 weeks with no women in the top five.

Women have occupied all five of the top positions on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart for a seventh consecutive week on the Aug. 1-dated list, the longest such run since the chart began in 1980. Ella Langley leads the sweep with three of the five songs, alongside Taylor…

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SHOULD I BRING THE OTHER LADS?!??

  • A short, punchy clip built around one cheeky, blokey question
  • Classic YouTube Shorts style: quick, reactive and in-joke driven

This YouTube Short carries the title "SHOULD I BRING THE OTHER LADS?!??", suggesting a cheeky, off-the-cuff moment built around a group decision or in-joke among mates. The exclamatory, caps-heavy phrasing points to the kind of spontaneous, laugh-out-loud clip that thrives on short-form video, likely capturing a reaction or…

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3 Romantic and Heartbreaking 90s Country Songs About Old Flames

  • Article lists three 90s country songs about old flames and past love.
  • Wynonna Judd's and Mark Chesnutt's songs deal with exes moving on.
  • Garth Brooks's "Unanswered Prayers" was inspired by his real-life experience.

This article rounds up three early-1990s country songs that deal with the theme of old flames and past relationships, spanning both heartbreak and gratitude. It offers a nostalgic look back at how country artists of the era captured the bittersweet feelings tied to former partners, whether through longing,…

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‘Father Joe’ Director Barthélémy Grossmann Signs With Artist International Group For Management

  • Director Barthélémy Grossmann signs for management with Artist International Group.
  • His film Father Joe premieres at Venice, produced by Luc Besson.
  • Father Joe stars Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino and Ever Anderson.

Swiss filmmaker Barthélémy Grossmann has signed with Artist International Group (AIG) for management, Deadline has reported exclusively. The move comes as his latest feature, Father Joe, written and produced by Luc Besson, prepares to premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, marking a significant moment in Grossmann's…

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TOM KEIFER Cancels Shows After Suffering ‘A Severe Vocal Muscle Strain/Injury’

  • Tom Keifer cancels final three 2026 tour dates over vocal injury
  • Affected shows: Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Houston (already once rescheduled)
  • Ticket-holders advised to seek refunds from venues or ticket services

Cinderella frontman Tom Keifer has cancelled the final three dates of his 2026 solo tour after suffering "a severe vocal muscle strain/injury" that left him completely unable to sing. The news continues a difficult run for the veteran rock singer, who had already been forced to postpone one…

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It’s Official: Influence Media to Buy Anthem for Over $600 Million

  • Influence Media, backed by BlackRock, to buy Anthem Entertainment for over $600m
  • Deal covers rights to more than 24,000 songs and film/TV soundtracks
  • Sale needs Canadian regulatory approval, expected to close Q4 2026

Influence Media Partners, backed by BlackRock, has agreed to buy Anthem Entertainment's music publishing, master recording, and film and TV publishing assets in a deal worth more than $600 million. The acquisition significantly expands Influence Media's catalogue and underlines the growing role of institutional investors such as BlackRock…

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